M. “Robert” C. Riess, Jr. has been heavily involved in construction litigation and complex natural gas and burn injury matters. He also defends the interests of insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury, property damage, construction defect and premises liability actions. He approaches issues with a practical perspective of finding efficient solutions and has been involved at every phase of litigation. Robert has also represented people and businesses in transactional matters and disputes including contract negotiations, business formation, intellectual property, product warning disclaimers and non-profit formation. During his time at Tulane Law School, he clerked for Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey P. Victory and was a legal intern for the New Orleans Headquartered company Intralox in their Shanghai, China Office.

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Natural Gas Liability: Lead Associate in defense of an Indiana natural gas company resulting in favorable settlement for client against claims made against it by plaintiffs with 25% to 70% total body burns.

Negligence: Lead counsel in obtaining a settlement for a child care operation in defense of claims by a child who was injured after swallowing a foreign object at a day care.

M. Robert C. Riess, Jr.
Associate

M. “Robert” C. Riess, Jr. has been heavily involved in construction litigation and complex natural gas and burn injury matters. He also defends the interests of insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury, property damage, construction defect and premises liability actions. He approaches issues with a practical perspective of finding efficient solutions and has been involved at every phase of litigation. Robert has also represented people and businesses in transactional matters and disputes including contract negotiations, business formation, intellectual property, product warning disclaimers and non-profit formation. During his time at Tulane Law School, he clerked for Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey P. Victory and was a legal intern for the New Orleans Headquartered company Intralox in their Shanghai, China Office.

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Natural Gas Liability: Lead Associate in defense of an Indiana natural gas company resulting in favorable settlement for client against claims made against it by plaintiffs with 25% to 70% total body burns.

Negligence: Lead counsel in obtaining a settlement for a child care operation in defense of claims by a child who was injured after swallowing a foreign object at a day care.

EDUCATION

BAR ADMISSIONS

United States District Courts for the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana

Pro Hac Vice- Marion County, Indiana State Court, 2016-2017

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

Louisiana State Bar Association

New Orleans Bar Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board Chairman/Founder: Non-Profit Millennial Spirits of NOLA

Member: Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans Class of 2017

Youth Empowerment Project’s “40 Under 40”, Class of 2016

At Riess LeMieux, we approach our clients and their legal issues with the acuity they expect and the service they deserve. Our regional presence and multi-faceted service areas mean that whenever an issue arises, we are ready to face the challenge.